2. 1 – Why did so many people in Britain support slavery? 2 – The Abolition Campaign 3 – Should Britain pay compensation for the slave trade? 4 – Modern Slavery – and how we can abolish it….? 5 – Online Exhibition Learning Objectives To discuss the impact of the slave trade on Africa To sort and consider the arguments for and against compensation To debate the idea of compensation and its alternatives

3. Patrick Chinamasa, Zimbabwe’s Minister for Justice, speaking at the 2001 United Nations World Conference Against Racism in South Africa I want this conference to say that the slave trade was a crime against humanity. The perpetrator countries must offer and apology for these crimes, and they should be made to pay reparations (money) to the countries of Africa. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

4. Tony Blair's statement on the slave trade, November 2006 The transatlantic slave trade stands as one of the most inhuman enterprises in history. Some 12 million were transported. Some three million died. Slavery's impact upon Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas and Europe was profound. Thankfully, Britain was the first country to abolish the trade. As we approach the commemoration for the 200th anniversary of that abolition, it is only right we also recognise the active role Britain played until then in the slave trade. British industry and ports were intimately intertwined in it. Britain's rise to global pre- eminence was partially dependent on a system of colonial slave labour and, as we recall its abolition, we should also recall our place in its practice. It is hard to believe that what would now be a crime against humanity was legal at the time. Personally I believe the bicentenary offers us a chance not just to say how profoundly shameful the slave trade was - how we condemn its existence utterly and praise those who fought for its abolition, but also to express our deep sorrow that it ever happened and to rejoice at the different and better times we live in today.

5. The people who fought against slavery came from all walks of life. They included slaves and former slaves like Olaudah Equiano, church leaders, statesmen like William Wilberforce and countless ordinary citizens who signed petitions, marched, lobbied and prayed for change. We also need, while reflecting on the past, to acknowledge the unspeakable cruelty that persists in the form of modern day slavery. Today slavery comes in many guises around the world - such as bonded labour, forced recruitment of child soldiers and human trafficking. At home, the bicentenary is also an opportunity for us to pause and consider the enormous contribution today of Black African and Caribbean communities to our nation. Britain is richer in every way - for example, in business, politics, sport, the arts and science - because of the part played by these communities in every our national life. But, above all, this 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade is a chance for all of us to increase our understanding of the heritage we share, celebrate the richness of our diversity and increase our determination to shape the world with the values we share. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

6. This is a very controversial topic, which means that people have very different opinions about it and get passionate, angry or upset about the issues involved. It is a very important topic at the moment because this year is the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, passed in Britain in 1807. Some people think this is a cause for celebration, others for remembrance of the evils of slavery, others for apology and compensation. And like all controversies, the majority of people think a combination of all three! Blair video Telegraph comments Should Britain pay compensation for the slave trade?

7. Read the arguments on pages 80 and 81 of Investigating History. You may choose the easier or harder version. Sort them into two columns. Write all the numbers first and then summarise each argument in your own words. When you have done this, write a paragraph explaining your opinion. Arguments in favour of compensation Arguments against compensation 1 – Slave Trade ruined Africa – never recovered. 3 - 2 – Africans as much to blame as Europeans 4 - Should Britain pay compensation for the slave trade?

8. Read through the arguments on your worksheet. Colour in green all the arguments that support the idea that Britain should pay compensation. Colour in red all the arguments that oppose the idea that Britain should pay compensation. Then, in your books, write three paragraphs, starting with these sentences. Should Britain pay compensation for the slave trade? There are many reasons why it would be fair for Britain to pay compensation to Africa for the slave trade. … On the other hand, there are many reasons why compensation is not the answer. … My opinion about this subject is that ….

9. Whole class debate We are going to practice our debating skills. When we debate, we sometimes argue what we feel strongly about. However, sometimes we have to say things that we don’t really think. It is like playing a part in a play, taking on the role and thoughts of other people. It helps us look at questions from several different points of view and come to a clearer understanding of our own ‘real’ opinions. For this task, you will be chosen at random to express your opinion about the key question ‘Should Britain pay compensation for the slave trade?’. However, each person has to disagree with the person who spoke last and argue against the specific point they made. You will have to listen carefully and use all of the different arguments we have been thinking about today.

10. Homework Visit - http://www.theamazingchange.com/ http://www.theamazingchange.com/ Sign the petition and learn more about what the campaign is about. Design a poster explaining to other students what they can do to help end slavery today.

11. 1 – Why did so many people in Britain support slavery? 2 – The Abolition Campaign 3 – Should Britain pay compensation for the slave trade? 4 – Modern Slavery – and how we can abolish it…. 5 – Online Exhibition Learning Objectives To research and present information about Modern Slavery To make links between the campaign against slavery today to the campaign of 200 years ago To consider what WE can do about this and other problems

12. Modern Slavery – and how we can abolish it… Read together through the card ‘Slavery Today’ Each table has four case studies. Read through them in any order and answer the questions on the next slide in your books. Don’t copy the questions but answer them in full sentences.

13. Modern Slavery – and how we can abolish it… Sabina’s Story a) What type of ‘work’ was Sabina forced to do? b) What do you find most disturbing about this story? c) How big a problem is this in Bangladesh? Susan and Timothy’s Stories a)Why do you think the LRA recruited children? b)How many children does UNICEF estimate have been taken in this way? c)Why do you think they forced Susan to kill the boy? Dochka and Victoria’s Stories a)What was Dochka forced to do in Vienna? b)What do you think the Austrian police thought about her? Raimundo’s story a)Why did Raimundo agree to work for the farmer? b)What do you think is the most unfair thing about this story?

14. Modern Slavery – and how we can abolish it… Plenary discussion What do all of the stories you have studied have in common? What are the common causes of modern slavery? What solutions can you offer to these problems? Which of the tactics which the Abolition movement used in the 18 th and 19 th Centuries might be useful to fight modern slavery?

15. 1 – Why did so many people in Britain support slavery? 2 – The Abolition Campaign 3 – Should Britain pay compensation for the slave trade? 4 – Modern Slavery – and how we can abolish it…. 5 – Exhibition Learning Objective To create an exciting exhibition to educate others about slavery, the slave trade and its abolition.

16. Get this information from the box on the left on the back of the source sheet Describe the object or picture.  What is happening?  What would the object be used for?  Why was the person important? Explain why the object is an important piece of evidence.  What does it tell us about slavery?  What can you infer from this piece of evidence? Add your opinion about the object or picture.  How does it make you feel?  Why did you choose it for the exhibition? Name of object Date of object Maker Materials Description This object shows us that…. Your name

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